Best places: Things to dos in St Helens, Australia

👍👍 We hired a 4x4 to visit Kgari and stopped for an hour at Lake McKenzie. The sand is the whitest, softest sand, water clear. Absolutely stunning. There was a fair few people there but nothing that made it seem busy. Could have sunbathed their all day it was beautiful.

A popular tourist spot, this perched lake features pure water, white sand beaches & picnic space.

Longtime botanic garden by the river with flower beds, grassy lawns & tall trees, plus a waterfall.

Historic pier once used for cargo transfer, now popular for fishing & scenic views.

👍👍 We had a lovely time seeing all the animals and enjoyed the reptile show. Highly recommend a visit, great value for money.

Living history village with 21 old buildings, a vast artifact collection & weekly demonstrations.

Oceanfront aquatic center providing waterslides, a splash pad, wave machine & a casual eatery.

👍👍 A little bit limited for younger kids, but great for slightly older kids or adults alike. The climbing frame was really quite tall, and there's a height recommendation for kids who want to climb this and go down one of the tree large slides. Otherwise, there's a sandpit with diggers, swings, small c...

👍👍 We visited the Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum on the weekend and were pleasantly surprised to find it almost empty. It appears to be run by volunteers, including a lovely old lady and a man who provided us with a wealth of information about the war exhibits. The museum is definitely worth a...

Statue of the iconic children's book character of writer P. L. Travers who was born in Maryborough.

Relaxed botanical gardens offering bird & wildlife viewing, plus an orchid house & a small pond.

This waterfront public lawn surrounded by trees is a popular spot for gatherings & events.

👍👍 Lovely spot on a nice beach. Calm water.

👍👍 I love zoos or wildlife parks that put their money back into the animals welfare. This place was run by volunteers. Looking after birds or other animals that simply could not survive in the wild. One legged and one winged Galah's. A beautiful old Wedge Tail Eagle, Winston. Only there because a human...

Seafront park offering children's play equipment, covered picnic tables & beach access.

👍👍 A big shout out to Dave our friendly coach captain and tour guide for a fantastic and memorable experience on our trip to k’gari (Fraser) Island. He gave us a knowledgeable and interesting commentary. Highly recommended Fraser Island Adventure Tours 👍👍👍

Many of the area's tropical fish can be seen up close at this compact family aquarium.